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Built on the site of the home of Lyme’s renowned fossilist Mary Anning, the museum is one of the architectural gems of the town and is packed with fascinating displays.  Find out about Lyme’s early and maritime history, its internationally important geology, its fossils and the many significant writers connected with the town, from Jane Austen to John Fowles.  

 

In The Museum

Writers and ArtistsWriters and Artists

Lyme has long been a magnet for artists and writers...

Tour of the MuseumTour of the Museum

Take a step by step tour through Lyme Regis Museum...

Landslips and Landscape 

The rocks represent layers from the oldest part of the Jurassic period and were laid down at the bottom of a deep sea between 200 and 195 million years ago...

Civil War and RebellionCivil War and Rebellion

On two occasions in the 17th century Lyme sprang into national prominence...

What's On at the Museum

Events  (download walks & events: Jul/Aug)

Guided fossil walks - with Museum geologist Paddy Howe  

Guided Mary Anning walks - with local expert Natalie Manifold

'Know your fossils' - talks by our enthusiastic fossil experts Paddy and Chris

Talks from our knowledgeable team       

Current Research

Current Exhibitions

'George Somers' in the Rotunda Gallery until September

More on current exhibitions >

Opening Times

Easter to 31 October Monday to Saturday: 10.00-17.00
Sunday: 11.00-17.00
November to Easter Wednesday to Sunday 11.00-16.00
(and daily in school holidays, including half-terms)